Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico) - Religión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre religión, como "belief", "minister", "sacred", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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belief

[Sustantivo]

something that we think is true or real

creencia

Ex: He expressed his belief in the importance of education for societal progress .Expresó su **creencia** en la importancia de la educación para el progreso social.

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ceremony

[Sustantivo]

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

ceremonia

Ex: The ceremony included a series of rituals passed down through generations .La **ceremonia** incluyó una serie de rituales transmitidos de generación en generación.

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custom

[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

costumbre

Ex: The custom of having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK .La **costumbre** de tomar el té de la tarde todavía es popular en algunas partes del Reino Unido.

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priest

[Sustantivo]

a man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church

sacerdote

Ex: Villagers gathered to hear the priest's Sunday sermon .

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religious

[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

religioso

Ex: The architectural style of the building reflected religious influences .El estilo arquitectónico del edificio reflejaba influencias **religiosas**.

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prayer

[Sustantivo]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

oración, rezo

Ex: Meditation can be a form of prayer for some , offering a quiet space for reflection , connection , and spiritual communion .La **oración** puede ser una forma de meditación para algunos, ofreciendo un espacio tranquilo para la reflexión, la conexión y la comunión espiritual.

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anniversary

[Sustantivo]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

aniversario

Ex: This weekend is the anniversary of when we moved into our new home .Este fin de semana es el **aniversario** de cuando nos mudamos a nuestra nueva casa.

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to convert

[Verbo]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

convertirse

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .Tras un período de despertar espiritual, Emily tomó la decisión de **convertirse** al judaísmo.

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minister

[Sustantivo]

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

ministro

Ex: The minister's role extends beyond the pulpit to pastoral care and community outreach .El papel del **ministro** se extiende más allá del púlpito para incluir el cuidado pastoral y el alcance comunitario.

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service

[Sustantivo]

a religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church

oficio

Ex: He volunteered to help with the music during the church service.Se ofreció como voluntario para ayudar con la música durante el **servicio** religioso.

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soul

[Sustantivo]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

alma

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .La melodía inquietante de la canción parecía tocar el **alma** misma de todos los que la escuchaban.

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spiritual

[Adjetivo]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

espiritual

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .La comunidad se reunió para una ceremonia **espiritual** en honor a sus antepasados.

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cemetery

[Sustantivo]

a piece of land in which dead people are buried, especially one that does not belong to a church

cementerio

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to commemorate

[Verbo]

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

conmemorar

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .El festival se celebró para **conmemorar** el rico patrimonio cultural de la región.

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monastery

[Sustantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monasterio

Ex: The abbot of the monastery oversees its spiritual and administrative matters .El **abad** del **monasterio** supervisa sus asuntos espirituales y administrativos.

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ritual

[Sustantivo]

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

ritual

Ex: The ritual of offering incense is an integral part of many Buddhist ceremonies.El **ritual** de ofrecer incienso es una parte integral de muchas ceremonias budistas.

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reunion

[Sustantivo]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

reunión

Ex: The high school reunion gave old classmates a chance to reconnect .La **reunión** de la escuela secundaria les dio a los viejos compañeros de clase la oportunidad de volver a conectarse.

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sacrifice

[Sustantivo]

the act of killing a person or an animal in a ceremony in order to honor God or a supernatural being

sacrificio

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sacred

[Adjetivo]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sagrado

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .Los símbolos **sagrados** que adornan el santuario tienen un significado espiritual para los creyentes.

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to worship

[Verbo]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorar

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .Los seguidores **adoran** a su dios a través de oraciones y ceremonias diarias.

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afterlife

[Sustantivo]

a life that is believed to exist after death

otra vida, vida de ultratumba

Ex: In some religions , actions in this life determine one 's fate in the afterlife.En algunas religiones, las acciones en esta vida determinan el destino de uno en el **más allá**.

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atheism

[Sustantivo]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

ateísmo

Ex: Atheism often sparks discussions about the nature of existence .**Ateísmo** a menudo genera discusiones sobre la naturaleza de la existencia.

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baptism

[Sustantivo]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

bautismo

Ex: The community came together to witness the baptism of new members .La comunidad se unió para presenciar el **bautismo** de nuevos miembros.

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Christian

[Adjetivo]

relating to or based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

cristiano

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clergy

[Sustantivo]

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

clero

Ex: The church was filled with clergy from different denominations .La iglesia estaba llena de **clero** de diferentes denominaciones.

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deity

[Sustantivo]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

deidad

Ex: The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals .Los seguidores de la **deidad** celebraron su fe con rituales elaborados.

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fanaticism

[Sustantivo]

the extreme political or religious beliefs often accompanied by intolerance for different views

fanatismo

Ex: His fanaticism for the sport went beyond passion ; he would argue with anyone who disagreed with his team 's superiority .Su **fanatismo** por el deporte iba más allá de la pasión; discutía con cualquiera que no estuviera de acuerdo con la superioridad de su equipo.

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Gospel

[Sustantivo]

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

evangelio

Ex: The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount .**El Evangelio** de Mateo incluye el Sermón de la Montaña.

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divine

[Adjetivo]

connected to or associated with God, and is regarded as holy and sacred